Artist Retreats: PLAINS
IOWA
Herbert Hoover National Historical Site, AIR Program, PO Box 607, West Branch, IA 52358 (319) 643-2541. Park on 186 acres includes the birthplace of Pres. Hoover. Studios in the historic structure or adjacent facility on site. Park housing or stipend for rental nearby. Artist asked to contribute a piece of work created during stay and provide interpretive or public program. 2 artists per year; residencies of 2-3 weeks from May to October; Open to 2D visual artists, photographers, sculptors, performers, writers, video/filmmakers, composers, craft artists. (visual, literary, performing, media arts) http://www.nps.gov/archive/volunteer/air.htm
KANSAS
The Milton Center, Newman University, 3100 McCormick Ave., Wichita, KS 76213-2097. (800) 736-7585. Fellowship for Christian writers to complete their first book-length ms. of fiction or poetry; work 10 hours per week. "To support work by writers who seek to animate the Christian imagination, foster intellectual imagination, and explore the human condition with honesty and compassion." Provides living expenses and stipend. 9 months; 2 residencies awarded per year. (literary arts) http://www.newman.edu/miltoncenterSalina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe, P.O. Box 743, Salina, KS (785) 827-1431. Two residencies a year, ranging from 6 to 12 weeks in length. For independent artists working in painting, drawing, installation, digital imaging, community and sound art, and sculpture with limited facilities for photography, printmaking, and ceramics. Each residency will include weekly open studio sessions, education outreach, community activities/interaction, as well as time and facilities for the artists to create personal work that meets their creative goals. Artists also have potential for exhibition opportunities at the Salina Art Center's gallery and screenings at the Salina Art Center Cinema. During their stay in Salina, artists will reside at the Warehouse in a furnished apartment complete with a private bath, kitchenette, laundry facilities, and computer access. (visual, media arts) http://www.salinaartcenter.org.
MISSOURI
Craft Alliance Artist-in-Residency Program, 6640 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis,, MO 63130 (314) 725-1177. Residencies for up to 3 artists at a time of 3, 9, or 12 months for emerging or mid-career artists working in clay, metals or fiber. Studio facilities in the Kranzberg Cultural Art Center in the cultural center in the city of St. Louis. Studios of 180 sq. feet equipped with internet access and specialized equipment; exhibit and teaching opportunities; sales opportunities. Artists must work a minimum of 20 hours a week during public hours; visitors can view artists at work. Studio rental is free; artists must pay for their own housing offsite; staff can make recommendations for housing. (visual arts) http://www.craftalliance.org.
NEBRASKA
Art Farm, 1306 W. 21st Rd., Marquette, NE 68854 (402) 854-3120. On a working farm 2 miles from the clay bluffs of the Platte River, 130 miles west of Omaha. Artists purchase and prepare own food, work 15 hours per week. No fees; residences of 2-3 mos. Open to artists working in ceramics, drawing, installation, mixed media, painting, sculpture, woodworking; also conceptual artists, environmental artists, and multimedia artists. (visual and media arts) http://www.artfarmnebraska.orgBemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St., Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 341-7130. 2 urban warehouses, 5 studios with apartments. Artists purchase own food and prepare meals; monthly stipend paid, residencies of 3 mos.; artists must donate one piece and give at least one informal slide presentation. Equipment provided (kilns, bridge crane, forklifts, welding equipment, woodshop and tools, metalworking equipment, darkroom, video camera, editing equipment, printmaking equipment). "Designed to foster creativity and the productive exchange of ideas." (visual arts) http://www.bemiscenter.org
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, 801 Third Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410 (402) 874-9600. Newly-renovated Center, inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, is located in the historic Missouri River town of Nebraska City. Residencies of 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks offered for writers, visual artists and composers (approx. 38 residencies awarded annually). Residents provided with free housing and studio space, internet access and a $100/week stipend. Annual application deadlines on March 1 and September 1. (visual, performing, literary arts) http://www.KHNCenterfortheArts.org
NORTH DAKOTA
The Arts Center, PO Box 363, 115 Second St. SW, Jamestown, ND 58402-0363 (701) 251-2496. Residencies from 2 weeks to 3 months. Studio space, living quarters, stipend plus mileage (up to $1500/mo.). Artists much teach in the Arts After School program for grades 4-6 M-F afternoons. http://jamestownartscenter.org.Dakota Valley Writers Haven, HC 2 Box 8-B, Halliday, ND 58636 (707) 938-4351. 8-room hotel only miles away from historic landmarks and natural wonders, in a town of 200 people, single or double rooms, can be private, with bath, TV, air-conditioning. monthly fees includes meals, unlimited residencies allowed, but arrangements must be made in advance for stays longer than 3 mos. (literary arts)
Plains Art Museum, Printmaking Residencies, PO Box 2338, Fargo, ND 58108 (701) 232-3281x107. Residencies of 5 weeks for printmakers capable of working independently. Stipend and supply costs paid, technical and printing assistance available. Furnished apartment. 4 artists per year. Artist must donate one print from each edition, or one piece from a selection of unique work created during the residency, must be open to allowing museum visitors to watch you in your studio at work occasionally, and be willing to speak to local college audiences. (visual arts) http://www.PlainsArt.org.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Badlands National Park, AIR Program, PO Box 6, Interior, SD 57750 (605) 433-5361. Prairie grasslands support bison and pronghorn antelope; park also contains fossils 26 to 37 million years old. Residencies of 4-6 weeks. Housing at park headquarters. Bicycle provided. Artists asked to make 2 presentations at a local school and contribute one work of art. Open in the Fall and Spring for residencies of 2 to 4 weeks. Stipend provided. Open to 2D visual artists, photographers, sculptors, performers, writers, video/filmmakers, composers. (visual, performing, media, and literary arts) http://www.nps.gov/archive/volunteer/air.htm
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, AIR Program, PO Box 268, Keystone, SD 57751 (605) 574-3134. 2 residencies per year, summer for 12-16 weeks (with stipend) and fall for 1 week (unpaid). Open to traditional sculptors working in stone. (visual arts) http://www.nps.gov/archive/volunteer/air.htm